Pokémon Go Shadow Regirock Raid Guide: Best Counters, Tips, and Tricks

Shadow Regirock, the powerful Hoenn Legendary, returns to *Pokémon GO* as a challenging 5-Star Shadow Raid boss. This formidable Rock-type Pokémon presents a significant challenge, but with the right strategy and counters, victory is within reach. This guide provides everything you need to know to conquer this powerful foe.

Shadow Regirock's Weaknesses and Resistances in Pokémon GO

Like its standard counterpart, Shadow Regirock is a pure Rock-type Pokémon. This means it's vulnerable to Ground-, Steel-, Fighting-, Grass-, and Water-type attacks, all dealing super-effective 160% damage. Conversely, it boasts resistances to Normal-, Poison-, Flying-, and Fire-type moves, reducing their effectiveness to 63%.

Best Counters for Shadow Regirock in Pokémon GO

To maximize your chances of success, focus on high-Attack Grass- and Fighting-type Pokémon. The top ten counters, along with their optimal movesets, are detailed below:

Tips and Tricks for the Regirock Raid in Pokémon GO

While Water and Steel-type attacks are super effective, Regirock’s diverse moveset (potentially including Stone Edge, Zap Cannon, and Earthquake) can quickly neutralize these advantages. Prioritize counters resistant to or neutrally affected by these attacks. Remember, Shadow Pokémon have a 20% Attack boost but a 20% Defense reduction. High-DPS movesets are key to overcoming this.

Utilize Same-Type Attack Bonuses (STAB) by using Pokémon with moves matching their type for an additional 20% damage boost. For optimal results, assemble a raid team of at least four Level 40 or higher players, though larger groups (up to 20) significantly increase your chances of success.

Shadow Regirock Pokémon GO Raid Dates

The 5-Star Shadow Regirock Raid will be available throughout February 2025, specifically on the following weekends:

February 1st-2nd, February 8th-9th, February 15th-16th, February 22nd-23rd

Can Shadow Regirock Be Shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes! There's a chance to encounter a Shiny Shadow Regirock after defeating it in a raid. The Shiny rate for 5-Star Raid bosses is approximately 1 in 20.